Angie Lucus, facility manager at the YWCA, on Tuesday places a sign on a wall at the Schleman Natatorium. The pool, which closed in 2009, has received a major makeover.
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For the first time since it closed in 2009, the YWCA Greater Lafayette's pool reopened to the public at 6 a.m. on Tuesday.

And all systems seem to be working fine.

"The pool is running smoothly," Jordan Bonfitto said Tuesday night. She's the co-aquatics director at the pool, which opened in 1989.

"We're thrilled with the way things went today and can't wait to get things started next week with Aqua Zumba."

The opening comes after major renovations at what is now called Schleman Natatorium, in honor of Helen B. Schleman, who was dean of women at Purdue University from 1947 until 1968.

Though only three people tried out the pool Tuesday, others purchased memberships, Bonfitto said.

A grand opening is planned for later this summer, said Debi DeBruyn, executive director of the YWCA. .

Four lifeguards have been hired, and more will be, along with other part-time staff, DeBruyn said.

Pool memberships are $25 a month for adults, $20 for seniors, $20 for students (age 13 through college) and $40 per family. There is a one-time $25 fee, as well.

Programs are set to roll out over the next couple of months. Aqua Zumba starts Monday. Among other upcoming programs are lessons, Baby + Me and Special Needs Aquatics and Activities Program, known as SNAP.